Diondre Overton, a former wide receiver who won two national championships with the Clemson Tigers, has died, the school announced Saturday. He was 26.
Overton played all four seasons with the Tigers from 2016-19. He was with the Tigers when they won the national championship in 2016 and 2018. He had 52 receptions for 777 receiving yards and seven touchdowns.
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FILE – Clemson's Diondre Overton runs through drills during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest, Nov. 16, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
“The Clemson football team and the entire Clemson family mourn the passing of Clemson alumnus Diondre Overton,” Clemson said in a post on X. “Our thoughts are with his family and friends.”
No further details about Overton's death were released. A university official told The Associated Press that the school had learned of Overton's death and had contacted authorities in Greensboro, North Carolina, to confirm it.
Tigers coach Dabo Swinney spoke about Overton's death after the team's 66-20 win over Appalachian State on Saturday night.
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney stops to pay his respects to former Clemson player Diondre Overton as he walks into the stadium before an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
“This morning I was breathless,” Swinney said. “He really was one of the sweetest kids we've ever had here. My heart aches.”
Overton did not get a chance to play in the NFL during the regular season. He had been playing in the USFL and the United Football League for the past two years. Last year, he played for the Memphis Showboats.
Clemson wide receiver Diondre Overton (14) is hugged by teammate wide receiver Joseph Ngata (10) in the end zone during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium before the game with Boston College in Clemson, S.C., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (Ken Ruinard/Staff, The Greenville News via Imagn Content Services, LLC)
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“The United Football League and the Memphis Showboats are heartbroken and mourn the tragic loss of Diondre Overton,” the UFL said. “Our hearts and prayers go out to Diondre's family, friends and teammates. We send our deepest condolences during this difficult time.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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